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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1907
Page
52
The Saks Special Shoe for Men at 3.00 is guaranteed to satisfy. If not as good as shoes costing more, return for a free replacement. Spring styles are ready for selection.
Commissioner Macfarland regrets the defeat of the measure prohibiting locomotives from smoking in the district and the lack of union station street car control. He praises the Fifty-ninth Congress for district improvements including water, sewer, and park plans, but notes several appropriations and projects still unfinished and urges action by the next Congress.
A Tenpallytown resident on Brookville road complains of fourteen pigs roaming his yard and neighboring properties. He calls the animals nasty and uncontrollable and asks Commissioners for action. Police Superintendent Sylvester says no pigs found on Brookville road. investigation to continue.
Rebecca Watts reports her month old daughter abducted on February 25. a well dressed 25 year old Negro woman claimed to take the baby to raise and promised return by February 26. Watts sought help in Lutherville Maryland but residents denied knowledge and the child has not been returned.
Local No. 15 held a Sunday night election for delegates and alternates to the America Federation of Musicians convention in Cleveland opening March 20. President Albin Stauss and Prof. John N. Pastore named as delegates, C. P. Huestis and C. V. Samuels as alternates. Local 161 through its financial secretary donated $10 to Associated Charities.
Policeman J. S. Miller, Ninth precinct, who stopped a runaway horse after being dragged for about half a block, will avoid a $6 fine imposed for failure to patrol his beat. The decision follows a recommendation by Superintendent Sylvester and approval by Capt. Dalley.
Browning P Cook died at the Emergency Hospital shortly after noon yesterday from injuries suffered when he fell down stairs at his home 944 Virginia avenue southwest. He was found unconscious by his brother Dorsey Cook about 4 he was taken to the hospital where a fractured skull was found and he did not recover.
Health Officer Woodward declares the Washington Nailor nuisance on 2220 G Street NW must be abated. Police and health inspectors report no repairs by January to March proceedings. warrant renewal likely until repairs are completed. case tied to community health.
S G Young a dry goods merchant at 804 Seventh Street NW seeks police protection over a noisy talking machine. He asks the DC Commissioners for a definite ruling rather than mere acknowledgment. Commissioner West sent the matter to the police department. Also advertised are $33.00 personally conducted excursions from Chicago to the Pacific Coast with low rates, itineraries available.
Cleveland Park resident pleads to the Commission over squirrel hunting by farmers near Cleveland Park and Piney Branch. Cordier says he sees men with dogs and guns in the wooded strip between Connecticut Avenue and Rock Creek Park. Police Capt. Schneider notes daily hunters and says officers are instructed to watch for violators.
GH Putnam, ex director of surveys in the Philippines, will address the Washington Society of Engineers at their smoker this evening at 729 Fifteenth Street NW on the Coast and Geodetic Survey in the Philippine Islands. Also notices on fixtures at EF Brooks Co and various products and services. Funeral of G N Drescher At St Stephen's Church and burial at Holy Rood Cemetery noted.
A district reader Robert Henkle urges confiscation of frost bitten white potatoes sold locally. He calls the practice a crime within the commissioners’ jurisdiction and asks food inspectors to seize all frost bitten stock. The note accompanies a broad page of city governance items and minor notices.
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